Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2018 5:42:16 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rory MacDonald raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Frank and Rory move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Rory MacDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Shamrock! Rory MacDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Frank is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Frank decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory did not see that coming! Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock isolates Rory MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rory MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has given his back to Frank Shamrock who is trying to get one hook in!
Rory struggles in the ground trying to break Frank's control
Frank misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rory MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frank Shamrock.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Frank sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Rory open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory
Frank tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rory! Frank has one hook in and keeps working!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Rory MacDonald is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rory has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rory is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to get his arm under Rory MacDonald's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Rory MacDonald's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Rory MacDonald easily defends the attempt.
Frank is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Frank Shamrock was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rory locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Shamrock unil he can pull his arm free! Frank lost his dominant position.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Frank
Rory is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Rory manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Frank
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank Shamrock jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Frank, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Shamrock launches a body shot
Rory evades.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like Frank was hit by a bus!
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rory MacDonald throws a flurry of punches at Frank...
A lot of them are hitting Frank's face
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frank Shamrock shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Frank Shamrock breaks that americana attempt!
Rory misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rory's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Rory MacDonald moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Frank blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank tries to take Rory MacDonald down... Rory stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
Rory MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rory MacDonald.
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Round 3
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Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Frank blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Frank moves backwards and circles around Rory MacDonald.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Rory.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory is launching some bone breaking punches to Frank's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Shamrock's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and Rory is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank tries to improve position.
Rory adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rory misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Frank misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Rory's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Rory wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Rory's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Rory MacDonald moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Rory breaks the lock.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg...
Rory rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Rory tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Frank from the side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Rory MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rory has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frank Shamrock was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rory with a double overhooks!
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Rory to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank cartwheels towards Rory!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rory MacDonald.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank catch Rory MacDonald's left arm and tries a kimura
Rory MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rory is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald is measuring Frank with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Frank is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rory MacDonald spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Rory to pull guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock hooks Rory's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Rory hyper-extended his left leg
Rory struggles to free himself
Rory MacDonald manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Rory and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits Rory ribs hard
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank catch Rory MacDonald's right arm and tries a kimura
Rory's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rory struggles to free himself
Rory MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Rory MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Rory control.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock hooks Rory's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Rory hyper-extended his leg
Frank is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Rory MacDonald manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Frank Shamrock for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Rory time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rory's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 1/6 (17%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1067 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 5/14 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1079 s
Pretty much all Frankie Scamcrock. With some Roar, by Roary McPerry.
Rory MacDonald raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Frank and Rory move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Rory MacDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Shamrock! Rory MacDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Frank is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Frank decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory did not see that coming! Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock isolates Rory MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rory MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has given his back to Frank Shamrock who is trying to get one hook in!
Rory struggles in the ground trying to break Frank's control
Frank misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rory MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frank Shamrock.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Frank sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Rory open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory
Frank tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rory! Frank has one hook in and keeps working!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Rory MacDonald is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rory has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rory is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to get his arm under Rory MacDonald's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Rory MacDonald's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Rory MacDonald easily defends the attempt.
Frank is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Frank Shamrock was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rory locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Shamrock unil he can pull his arm free! Frank lost his dominant position.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Frank
Rory is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Rory manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Frank
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank Shamrock jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Frank, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Shamrock launches a body shot
Rory evades.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like Frank was hit by a bus!
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rory MacDonald throws a flurry of punches at Frank...
A lot of them are hitting Frank's face
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frank Shamrock shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Frank Shamrock breaks that americana attempt!
Rory misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rory's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Rory MacDonald moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Frank blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank tries to take Rory MacDonald down... Rory stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
Rory MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rory MacDonald.
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Round 3
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Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Frank blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Frank moves backwards and circles around Rory MacDonald.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Rory.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory is launching some bone breaking punches to Frank's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Shamrock's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and Rory is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank tries to improve position.
Rory adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rory misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Frank misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Rory's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Rory wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Rory's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Rory MacDonald moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Rory breaks the lock.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg...
Rory rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Rory tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Frank from the side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Rory MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rory has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frank Shamrock was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rory with a double overhooks!
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Rory to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank cartwheels towards Rory!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rory MacDonald.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank catch Rory MacDonald's left arm and tries a kimura
Rory MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rory is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald is measuring Frank with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Frank is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rory MacDonald spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Rory to pull guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock hooks Rory's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Rory hyper-extended his left leg
Rory struggles to free himself
Rory MacDonald manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Rory and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits Rory ribs hard
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank catch Rory MacDonald's right arm and tries a kimura
Rory's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rory struggles to free himself
Rory MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Rory MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Rory control.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rory
Frank Shamrock hooks Rory's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Rory hyper-extended his leg
Frank is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Rory MacDonald manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Frank
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Frank Shamrock for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Rory time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rory
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rory's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 1/6 (17%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1067 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 5/14 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1079 s
Pretty much all Frankie Scamcrock. With some Roar, by Roary McPerry.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!